LVAD Vasculitis Case Series: Suggestion of a New Fatal LVAD-Related Phenomenon

Raul Angel Garcia, Safwan Gaznabi, Lewis Musoke, Michael Osnard, Kathir Balakumaran, Keith B. Armitage, Sadeer G. Al-Kindi, Mahazarin Ginwalla, Yasir Abu-Omar, Chantal A. Elamm

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Abstract

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are surgically implanted mechanical devices indicated for patients with advanced heart failure and are known to come with several complications. Here we present a case series, and review 1 documented report, of LVAD vasculitis, a presumed new LVAD immune/humoral related phenomenon. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1013-1017
Number of pages5
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume3
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 7 2021

Keywords

  • autoimmune
  • cardiac assist devices
  • cardiomyopathy
  • cardiovascular disease
  • chronic heart failure
  • systolic heart failure
  • vascular disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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